Search on for armed robber in Altamonte Springs

Officials in Altamonte Springs are looking for a man who tried to rob a 7-Eleven store early Monday.

Police said a white man armed with a baseball bat entered the store on Lake Destiny Drive and demanded money from the clerk. The clerk told the robber he did not have any money and the man then left the store on foot, investigators said.

Authorities said the robber, who was wearing a mask during the robbery, cut the power to the security system prior to entering the store but his image was caught on camera before the power was cut.

"It's almost like he looked up and smiled. He cut the power, so we have that photo and we have the video from inside the store," said Altamonte Springs police spokesman Robert Pelton.

Officials said they have video from a camera still powered during the robbery but said it won't be of any help because the man is wearing a mask.

Anyone with information about the robbery or who recognizes the robber is asked to contact Det. Nuzzi at 407-571-8276 or Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.